Chapter 6, Agreement

The situation improved slightly after entering junior high school, but such cases are still relatively rare

Breakfast was prepared by his mother, who got up early at 6:30 to make milk and eggs. After finishing his morning routine, Su Can peeled the egg on the table, and the round egg white dipped in vinegar was delicious to him.

Seeing the vibrant figure before him, just like his sixteen-year-old self, Su Can turned around and embraced Xue Yiyang tightly with open arms, grateful to the heavens for this journey of rebirth

Su Can was aware that Xue Yiyang harbored a sense of superiority, and he looked down upon his own "toad wishing to eat swan meat". Su Can couldn't be bothered to explain to him; he was only thinking about how he wished he could kick him in the backside. Suddenly, an idea struck him: "How about we make a bet? If I get accepted into your school, on your first day there, you have to bend over and let me kick you in front of everyone. Otherwise, I will let you kick me at the entrance of our school! What do you say?"

Su Can was infuriated by this kid! He actually spoke to him with a sense of superiority, clearly looking down on the school he was currently attending and the exam scores he had achieved. This made Su Can want to give him a good knock on the forehead, just to see if he would still act so arrogantly.

The First Middle School is forever shrouded in a mysterious and lofty veil

Su Can was at a loss whether to laugh or cry; it turns out this kid was so insufferable when he was younger. Is there really a brother who keeps insisting that he is unworthy of others' advice? Is this kid asking for a beating?

Xue Yiyang glanced at the unusually strange Su Can today, and then, in a cheerful mood, said, "How pleasant! I have no classes this afternoon! How about you all? Shall we go to our usual place tonight?"

"It wasn't explicitly stated, but the cutoff score from the last session was 610. This time, our teacher said it is estimated that it won't be below this cutoff score. So... how do you plan to take the exam?" Xue Yiyang said this, glancing sideways at Su Can with a natural sense of superiority. "Our school is quite difficult to get into, you know. The cutoff is very strict. The score you got last time, which was 480, would only place you at the bottom of our class. I advise you to be more realistic!"

Su Can was momentarily taken aback, a wave of unforgettable feelings surging within him. Back in elementary school, he had harbored a secret crush on a girl who was already a perfect beauty with exquisite features. This girl was Chen Lingshan, who, during their elementary years, resembled a princess, always standing behind a group of girls who protected her. Later, she excelled academically and gained admission to the First Middle School. Su Can had liked her for six years, until his feelings gradually faded when he entered junior high. However, he had already confided in his two close friends about this matter.

Upon hearing the reason, Su's mother, although she remarked, "Why are you only thinking of making copies at the last minute..." still walked into the bedroom, took out twenty yuan from her wallet, and handed it to Su Can. For an ordinary working-class family, this amount was equivalent to a day's living expenses at that time

A familiar sense of warmth arose spontaneously, and Su Can once again felt an overwhelming urge to shed tears. At times, the bond between men can be described as a friendship akin to that of childhood sweethearts.

Walking out of the community with a backpack, someone rushed up from behind, slapped my shoulder hard, and a familiar yet strange voice exclaimed, "Hey, I just yelled at you from behind and you didn't respond, what were you thinking!"

In my impression, the unemployment rate due to layoffs in 1996 approached a serious level, and subsequently continued to rise. The increasing number of layoffs and unemployment situations awakened the hard truth that "there is no such thing as a guaranteed job." Later, my mother also faced layoffs and reemployment; she initially worked for others, and after several twists and turns, she finally opened her own stationery store, which has stood firm for many years.

During a nighttime patrol mission in the South China Sea in 2008, Xue Yiyang, who was responsible for the final preparations for the aircraft's takeoff, was unfortunately sucked into the fighter jet's engine while checking the engine's pneumatic manifold, resulting in a significant personnel accident

Su Mu, Sang Ke, who had no idea what had happened to Su Can, was completely unaware that her son, facing a new day, would possess such astonishing thoughts.

Su suddenly stopped, blinking his eyes, wondering if he had seen it wrong: was that Xue Yangyi from eleven years ago!

Su Can had just been reminiscing about the mathematics content he reviewed last night. It was evident that he encountered no obstacles. He did not expect to view current matters with the mindset of a twenty-seven-year-old adult; "clear at a glance" was the most fitting phrase to describe his current state. Just now, he had indeed not heard clearly someone calling him from behind, and now, interrupted in his thoughts, he looked at the other person with some annoyance.

A tall and thin Xue Yang, with big ears, a flat head, prominent cheekbones, wearing a pair of framed glasses for nearsightedness, and having a thick lower lip, appeared before me

In 2007, Xue Yangyi took a one-month family visit leave to return home. After the leave ended, while on a special flight back to the Hainan Navy Base, he enjoyed a few drinks in the small rented place he lived in the big city, cracking peanuts and sunflower seeds, reminiscing about the embarrassing stories from their childhood, and looking forward to the future, feeling joyful and happy. This kind of feeling is irreplaceable

Su's mother was taken aback for a moment. Twenty yuan in 1998 was a considerable amount for any student. The school’s material fees were typically around twenty to thirty yuan, which already seemed substantial from an outsider's perspective. However, for Su Can, from elementary school to middle school, apart from paying his own tuition, it was extremely rare for him to possess an equivalent amount of money. The New Year's money at his age was essentially confiscated.

In 2009, Su Can hardly remembered his elementary school crush. It was only when Xue Yiyang brought it up that he felt a poignant emotion. The faint crush he had back then, the anticipation of encountering her at school... yet he was also paralyzed by the panic of youth, fearing to meet her. Now, looking back, how beautiful this feeling was.

After a brief stay at his place, he went to the base. That kid is a naval ground officer, responsible for the maintenance of every combat aircraft that goes out on patrol. This is not a job for an ordinary person; the toil and effort put in by the ground crew and the resources expended for each flight are immense.

Oh! Xue Yiyang suddenly thought of something, looking at Su Can with an expression of disbelief. With some hesitation, he said, "You wouldn't... you wouldn't be planning to get into No. 1 High School to pursue Chen Lingshan, would you?"

In fact, Su Can has not eaten anything in the morning for a long time. The pressure of work hours, along with an irregular and nearly chaotic lifestyle, has caused his stomach to become unaccustomed to breakfast. Eating in the morning often makes him uncomfortable for half the day, and he finds it difficult to digest by noon

And this close friend, with whom I grew up, had our last heartfelt conversation about life aspirations in 2007, which was the final time I met him

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By the time he reached high school, when "Li Ning" was still a luxury for him, the students at Shiyi Middle School were already competing to wear top-tier sports shoes like "Adidas" and "Nike"

Xue Yiyang is enrolled in the First Middle School of the city. Historically, Xue Yiyang's academic performance has always been above his peers, though not by a significant margin. Additionally, the First Middle School offers a protective policy with a "high-price" discount for its junior high students transitioning to the senior high division. Therefore, although Xue Yiyang's scores in the high school entrance examination were above average, they did not meet the admission requirements of the First Middle School. It seems he paid a high fee of three thousand yuan to continue his studies at the First Middle School. The transition to the senior high division is supported by a protective policy with a "high-price" discount, which is why, despite his scores being above average, Xue Yiyang did not meet the admission criteria of the First Middle School and seemingly paid three thousand yuan to continue his education there.

Hello, hello, what's wrong with you! Are you sick!" Although Xue Yiyang said this, there was a hint of concern in his tone. The three close friends grew up together in their courtyard, and this bond is indeed quite profound

Su Can held the money in his hand, and seeing the expectation on his mother's face, he not only thought that he must not let them suffer for him any longer, but he also came to understand the importance of wealth. In that era, everyone lived on the edge, adhering strictly to rules, all due to the singular source of living capital, which led to a narrow worldview. There were no countless new ideas and innovative employment opportunities that emerged after the advent of the twenty-first century.

Certainly, there are various confidentiality regulations, and there are quite a few rules to follow when interacting with the librarian. The salary and benefits are not high, and in the event of an incident, one must appear before a military court, which makes the hardships of ground personnel largely unrecognized

The old place was a disc game room, and at that time, it was still the oldest first-generation PlayStation console, which could be considered the most luxurious form of entertainment. Internet cafes had just begun to emerge nationwide, and their prices were high. Su Can had only heard about them and had never been to one until after high school, when he gradually came into contact with the burgeoning phenomenon of internet cafes. Therefore, at that time, the disc game console was the most captivating form of entertainment.

Su Can remembered that during elementary school, he began saving his pocket money from the second half of the sixth grade, and by the time he graduated, his total savings amounted to 19.50 yuan

Brother

Xue Yiyang's face flushed red in an instant. He had originally wanted to say something to criticize Su Can, but upon hearing Su Can's words, he immediately retorted, "Alright, if you can get into my school, I'll let you kick! Otherwise, just wait for me to kick your butt!"

Xue Yiyang stared with his mouth agape at Su Can in front of him. Is this really the Su Can he knows? He actually turned around to advise him to study hard and be careful not to fail the exam? It was as if he had become a completely different person, is that even possible?

At that time, the First Middle School of the city was simply the dream of all students. It was filled with beautiful girls, had excellent teaching quality, and there was never any notion of after-school detention. Every holiday was guaranteed to be fully enjoyed, and of course, the homework was relatively light. The children of influential officials from the city and even from surrounding towns and counties, as well as the children of the wealthy, all gathered at the First Middle School. At a time when brands like "Double Star" and "Anta" were considered prestigious, the students of the First Middle School were already wearing the higher-end "Li Ning" sports series.

Therefore, starting anew, wealth must be firmly grasped in one's own hands; otherwise, there will be many matters that, even if one knows in advance, one will lack the ability to accomplish

"Mom, do you have twenty yuan? I need it for something today, I have some materials at https://www.hetushu.com that need to be copied..." After finishing the last egg, Su Can poured the milk into his mouth and looked at his mother, who was waiting for him to finish eating so she could clean up.

This matter was something Su Can only learned about later. Upon receiving the news in 2009, he wept profusely and drank for two days and two nights. Beside his position, there was always a glass filled with untouched wine.

On the second day, just as dawn was breaking, Su Can woke up from his bed. Today marked the last day of school before the high school graduation, and for Su Can, who had traversed through time and been reborn, it was the most crucial day to stand out in the future examination-oriented education. He needed to acquire the remaining "secrets" related to the entire junior high school curriculum. After this point, there would be no way to do so, as the school would be on break for two days, and the high school entrance examination would directly follow in two days. Time, at this moment, had become an invaluable asset. He needed to acquire the remaining "secrets" related to the entire junior high school curriculum. After this point, there would be no way to do so, as the school would be on break for two days, and the high school entrance examination would directly follow in two days. Time, at this moment, had become an invaluable asset.

Now, Su Can fully feels the frailty and smallness of his body, yet it is healthy and contains a vibrant inner life. It is hard to believe that at the age of sixteen, he was still a good ten centimeters shorter than his self in 2009

"There is nothing... how are you going to school?" Su Can realized that he had clearly lost his composure, and under the astonished gaze of an elderly woman nearby, he stepped aside and patted his shoulder.

No, I will read a book tonight. You should also go back and read a book, take a look at the system, and be careful not to fail... By the way, what will the cutoff score be for your school this time? Has your teacher revealed anything? Su Can tried his best to gather information, returning to the past; he had long forgotten what the cutoff scores were for each school back then.

The efforts and sacrifices made by the military personnel behind the facade of peace are invisible to ordinary people

Seeing Su Can lost in thought, Xue Yiyang felt a twinge of bitterness in his heart and said somewhat dismissively, "You might as well give up on that hope. Do you know how outstanding Chen Lingshan is at No. 1 High School? How many people admire her? Almost every week, she has to deal with her love letters. A girl as exceptional as her, and besides, you and she are not even in the same school... Just forget it, she would absolutely never like you!"